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facets

/ˈfæsɪts/ /ˈfæsəts/

Meanings
noun
Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem.

Examples :

"This facet of the diamond was masterfully cut to enhance its value."
mineral geology appearance

Related Words

Illustration arthritis

arthritis noun

/ɑː(ɹ)θˈɹaɪtɪs/

Inflammation of a joint or joints causing pain and/or disability, swelling and stiffness, and due to various causes such as infection, trauma, degenerative changes or metabolic disorders.

"My grandmother's arthritis makes it difficult for her to walk to the grocery store. "

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articular adjective

/ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlər/ /ərˈtɪkjʊlər/

Of, at, or relating to the joints of the body.

"an articular disease; an articular process"

Illustration brilliance

brilliance noun

/ˈbɹɪljən(t)s/

The quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light).

"The Christmas lights' brilliance illuminated the entire street. "

Illustration stability

stability noun

/stəˈbɪlɪti/

The condition of being stable or in equilibrium, and thus resistant to change.

"The political stability in the country allowed the students to focus on their studies. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

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masterfully adverb

/ˈmæstɚfli/ /ˈmɑːstəfʊli/ /ˈmæstɚfʊli/

In a masterful manner; in an extremely confident and competent manner.

"The chef masterfully prepared the intricate dessert, impressing all the guests. "

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triangular adjective

/tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lə/ /tɹaɪˈaɪŋ.ɡjʊ.lɚ/

Shaped like a triangle.

"The park bench had a triangular shape, perfect for two people to sit together. "

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circumscribed verb

/ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/ /ˌsɜːkəmˈskraɪbd/

To draw a line around; to encircle.

"The teacher circumscribed the problem area on the whiteboard to help the students focus. "

Illustration crustaceans

crustaceans noun

/krʌˈsteɪʃənz/ /krʌˈsteɪʃnz/

Any arthropod of the subphylum Crustacea, including lobsters, crabs, shrimp, barnacles and woodlice.

"The seafood platter included a variety of crustaceans, like shrimp and crab legs. "

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highlighting verb

/ˈhaɪˌlaɪtɪŋ/ /ˈhaɪˌlaɪɾɪŋ/

To make prominent; emphasize.

"The teacher was highlighting the important vocabulary words in the textbook. "

Illustration presentation

presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "

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completed verb

/kəmˈpliːtɪd/

To finish; to make done; to reach the end.

"He completed the assignment on time."